metabular

/mɛtəˈbyʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of metaphysis

“In this medical study, metabular growth patterns were observed in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.”

2. noun

a metaphysis or a metaphyseal region

“The metabular portion of the long bone is subject to various pathological conditions.”

Synonyms

  • epiphyseal
  • metaphyseal

Antonyms

  • diaphyseal